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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 333.70 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 333.70 and 207.16 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 333.70 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/333.70 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 333.70 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 69,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,129.29/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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